The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1018:

As they strolled through the gardens, the butler occasionally pointed out the rare and exotic flora. Among them, orchids flourished in abundance.

Corrine took note of this detail. She had a strong feeling their presence had something to do with Evelyn.

Corrine made light conversation with the butler, though her eyes subtly scanned the area.

Guards lurked in the shadows, stationed at nearly every corner. Their presence was discreet but unmistakable.

Did Ralph really need this level of security in his own home?

She pushed the thought aside and kept walking, falling in step with the butler.

Her gaze landed on a greenhouse in the distance. “Can we take a look inside?” she asked.

a polite nod. “Of course, Miss Holland. Please wait while I

said with a small

soon as he walked away, her expression grew more serious. Lowering her voice, she turned to Saul. “Has something happened

respond, she pressed, “Or are you just not allowed to

finally answered in a careful tone, “It’s because

posture, a mysterious smile

it—it was because

speak again, the butler returned. “Miss Holland, everything

nod, her mind drifting as she followed the butler to the

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outside forces, but she soon realized that even his own family posed

the one person

response. “I wouldn’t dare to oppose you, Grandpa. It’s just that everything seems to have

expression tightened slightly in